Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon P520

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the P520 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was introduced 2 years after the P520 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX420 IS scores against the P520 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Nikon Coolpix P520. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS features outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Nikon P520 has specifications of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX420 IS and the P520.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and P520 is 80 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and P520.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.